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It’s Friday, Vero Beach! In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Loggerhead turtle rescue, meet artist Jerry Smietanka, and Cousins Maine Lobster + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New industrial expansion underway: Extant Aerospace broke ground on a $75 million, 376,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Melbourne, part of Harbour Logistics Center, signaling major industrial growth just up the coast from Vero Beach -- read the full story.
A rare rescue success: Brevard Zoo and Orlando Health teamed up this week to save a 140-pound loggerhead turtle loaded with fishing hooks in the Indian River Lagoon, giving the patient a second chance -- see the turtle rescue.
New surgical expertise arrives: Health First has welcomed surgeon Dr. Patrick Domkowski to Melbourne and Palm Bay practices, bringing expertise in general, bariatric, and reflux surgery with a patient-centered approach emphasizing trust and communication -- learn more about his care.
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The bill all retirees should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half -- this free comparison tool makes it easy.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Quick nature reset: Skip the crowds and sneak in a stroll at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge, where mangroves, lagoons, and a boardwalk lead to peaceful birdwatching and big-sky views. It’s the kind of Vero breather that clears your head, fills your camera roll, and resets your week.
Beat the afternoon wiggles: Simply Play Vero Beach is a cozy indoor playground where little humans go full imagination mode and you sip actual hot coffee from a lounge with a clear view. Handy for steamy afternoons or surprise storms, plus it’s great for playdates or low-stress birthday parties.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town this weekendOur favorite events this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Meet artist Jerry Smietanka during Artwalk Alley @ LoPresti Art Gallery and Studio | Friday (7/17) at 5:00 PM – Friday’s ArtWalk Alley means one thing, swing by LoPresti to meet Jerry Smietanka, the Warsaw-to-Vero artist who swapped silversmithing for oils and kayaks for inspiration. Expect luminous, impressionistic waterways, charm, and the kind of resume that casually brushes shoulders with Matisse, Picasso, and Van Gogh.
💃 Phlow & Tapas @ Giving Tree Cafe | Friday (7/17) at 5:30 PM – If you prefer your self care with dinner, join Sophlow’s Phlow on Giving Tree’s porch, then tuck into Latin tapas and organic teas. Richard, yes the Blue Agave guy with Medellín and Rio chops, keeps it health conscious, communal, and worth bringing a mat.
🧘 Group Sound Bath @ Spark of Divine LLC Metaphysical Shop and Healing Center | Friday (7/17) at 6:00 PM – Shoulders living up by your ears again? Micaela’s group sound bath has you settle in with a mat, pillow, blanket, or eye mask, breathe to calm the nerves, then drift through 45 minutes of intuitive sound and a closing guided meditation, all for $30.
🍓 Farmers Market @ Farmers Market | Saturday (7/18) at 8:00 AM – Whether you come for the ripe tomatoes or the sea breeze, Vero's oceanside market serves peak small-town charm with farm-fresh produce, local makers, and dangerously good pastries. Expect to bump into three neighbors, swap recipes, and pretend you only came for "just a look."
🦞 Cousins Maine Lobster @ Walking Tree Brewery | Saturday (7/18) at 12:00 PM – Walking Tree’s annual art bazaar brings the good stuff together, with Cousins Maine Lobster slinging rolls, lobster tacos, creamy bisque, and loaded tots beside local artists and craft beer. It's Vero, so expect good vibes, sensible shade-hopping, and strong opinions on butter versus mayo.
🎒 Back to School Bash @ The Beacon | Sunday (7/19) at 1:30 PM – Back-to-school is creeping in, and The Beacon is turning it into something useful with a community drive that fills real backpacks, not junk drawers. Supplies are welcome, and for the aisle-averse, donations help buy what kids need, so they walk in confident, prepared, and supported.
🎭 Lights Up on Broadway @ The Emerson Center | Sunday (7/19) at 3:00 PM – Whether you know your Gershwin from your Grease, the Space Coast Symphony is basically turning the concert hall into Broadway, minus the subway. An American in Paris opens, a brand-new clarinet rhapsody sparkles, and a familiar violinist sings standards you secretly still know by heart. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Vero Beach report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 28%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 102. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 55%
Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThe Artistry is a 4-bedroom, 4-bath home under construction with a club room and den, blending sleek style with everyday comfort. Wide 33 x 33 porcelain tiles run throughout, while the chef’s kitchen shines with quartz countertops, an oversized waterfall island, natural gas cooktop, and Café appliances. The great room, luxe primary suite, and saltwater pool add serious wow factor.
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